cane¹/ken; keɪn/ n 1 [C,U] the hard smooth stem of some plants, used to make furniture or to support plants in the garden 〔藤、竹等的〕茎〔用于制家具或支撑花园中的植物〕: a cane chair 藤椅 Support the tomato plants with garden canes. 用园艺竹竿来支撑番茄植株。 2 [C] a long thin stick used to help you walk 手杖，拐杖 3 [C] a long thin stick used for hitting people as a punishment, especially children in schools 〔惩戒用的〕藤条，藤杖: Most European countries have abolished the cane. 大多数欧洲国家废除了藤条鞭打的责罚。